Yaya Touré gives City derby boost by signing up new four-year deal

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Youré’s decision to sign a new contract will delight fans at the Etihad StadiumMike EgertonEMPICS Sport

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Touré's new deal is worth around £45 millionSCOTT HEPPELL/AP

Tony Barrett

Last updated at 8:54PM, April 4 2013

Yaya Touré has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, ending
doubts about his future and handing Roberto Mancini a boost for the
Manchester derby on Monday.

Even though Touré will turn 30 next month, City have handed the Ivory Coast
midfielder a long-term deal that means he will retain his status as one of
the best-paid players in the world.

Recent suggestions that City were struggling to come to an agreement with
their talisman have been dispelled and Touré is committed to remaining with
the Barclays Premier League champions until the summer of 2017.